Falls are still rising among older adults: how to lower the risk of a life-changing hip fracture
Updated CDC pages show fall deaths are still rising in older adults. Here’s how fall prevention, bone health, screening, and Medicare coverage connect.
Aging & Long-Term Care
Older adult health, long-term care, caregiving, and aging-related policy or research.
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Adults 75 and Older Need Only One RSV Shot for Now: What New 2026 Guidance Means
Current U.S. guidance says adults 75 and older who have never had an RSV shot should get one dose now, with no repeat dose advised at this time.
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Dry Mouth From Common Medications Can Raise Cavity Risk: What Adults Should Watch For
Dry mouth is more than a nuisance. Many common medicines can reduce saliva, which can raise cavity risk and make it harder to protect teeth.
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What the federal nursing home staffing rule means for residents, families, and care access in 2026
As of April 2026, the federal nursing home staffing rule is no longer being phased in. Here’s what it would have required and what families should watch now.
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This Season’s Flu Shot Was Less Effective. What Older Adults Should Do Now
CDC says this season’s flu shot offered lower-than-usual protection in adults, but that does not mean it was useless. For people 65 and older, the key steps now are to stay vaccinated, use an age-preferred shot when possible, and seek antiviral treatment quickly if symptoms begin.
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Aging & Long-Term Care | Elderly | Patient Safety & Quality | Respiratory Viruses & Seasonal Illness
CDC Has a New Respiratory Virus Toolkit for Nursing Homes. Here’s What Families Should Ask About Flu, RSV, and COVID.
CDC’s new nursing-home respiratory virus toolkit gives families a practical way to ask better questions. If you are choosing, visiting, or monitoring a nursing home, here are the five things to ask about vaccines, testing, treatment, outbreak response, and communication.
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Hip Fractures in Older Adults: What New Fall-Prevention Guidance Means for You
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among U.S. adults age 65 and older. Updated federal guidance clarifies what actually reduces fall risk, who should be screened for osteoporosis, and how Medicare covers bone-density testing to help prevent hip fractures.
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What Adults 65 and Older Should Know About the 2025–2026 COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Adults 65 and older remain at highest risk for severe COVID-19. Here’s what the CDC and FDA say about the 2025–2026 vaccine update, how well it protects against hospitalization, and how Medicare covers the cost.
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Osteoporosis Screening in 2026: Who Should Get a Bone Density Test and Why It Matters
Most women 65 and older should be screened for osteoporosis, even if they feel fine. Here’s what the current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation says, what a DXA scan measures, and how insurance coverage works.
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Aging & Long-Term Care | Healthcare Workforce & Staffing | Medicare & CMS Updates | Patient Safety & Quality
What the New Federal Nursing Home Staffing Standards Mean for Older Adults and Families in 2026
Federal minimum staffing standards for nursing homes are now phasing in nationwide. Here’s what the rule requires, when changes take effect, and what families should realistically expect in 2026.
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Aging & Long-Term Care | Healthcare Workforce & Staffing | Medicare & CMS Updates | Patient Safety & Quality
What Medicare’s New Nursing Home Staffing Rules Mean for Residents and Families in 2026
Federal regulators have finalized the first nationwide minimum staffing standards for Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Here’s what 24/7 RN coverage and new hourly minimums mean for residents and families in 2026.
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What the 2026 Adult Vaccine Schedule Means for Nursing Homes and Adults 65+
The CDC’s 2026 adult immunization schedule includes updated guidance on COVID-19, influenza, RSV, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines. Here’s what adults 65+ and families with loved ones in nursing homes need to know now.
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Respiratory Viruses in Nursing Homes: What Current CDC and CMS Guidance Means for Families in 2026
COVID-19, flu, and RSV continue to pose serious risks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Here’s what current CDC and CMS guidance means for residents, families, and caregivers in 2026.
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